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FV55 YCU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

62,870 mi
Last recorded62,870 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 YCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 62,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 62,868 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 62,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 60,257 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 60,229 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 58,553 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 57,172 miles

Both rear bump stops missing.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill Soft to Pressure ok at Time of Test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill Soft to Pressure ok at Time of Test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 57,172 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both rear bump stops missing.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill Soft to Pressure ok at Time of Test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring incorrectly fitted.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill Soft to Pressure ok at Time of Test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 53,822 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 53,822 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 51,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 49,711 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 49,711 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 45,382 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 40,973 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 36,754 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 36,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 31,848 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 31,848 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 27,080 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 23,726 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 20,434 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen has some wiper scratches but they do not obstuct drivers view

Pass 17 Jan 2012 19,008 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 17,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 17,423 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 13,931 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 13,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 7,620 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 7,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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FV55 YCU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 54,901 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV55 YCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV55 YCU registered?

FV55 YCU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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